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March 8, 2011

We make this side dish only for sambar rice. Sambar Sadam , Carrot puttu & appalam (papad) is a divine combination..I learnt this from my mom.Its very easy to prepare.Try this for kids .. I am sure they’ll love it.Its always better to eat the carrots raw to get the complete nutrition.If not possible, its good to steam to retain the nutrition.Here i ‘ve steamed the carrot. So i feel this side dish is good for growing children who doesn’t eat raw carrot .

INGREDIENTS

Carrot – 3 nos ( Grated)

Big onion – 1 no (Finely chopped)

Green chilly – 1 no ( slit into 2 )

Grated coconut – 2 tbsp (optional)

Salt – As needed.

To Temper :

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Urad dal – 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves – Few

METHOD :

Grate the carrot. Spread the grated carrot in the idly plate and steam it for 10 –15 mins in idli pot.( This method retains the nutrition in carrot )

Finely chop the onions and slit cut the green chillies.

Now in a kadai , add oil and temper the items given above .

Add the onions & chillies . Saute till onion turns transparent.

Now add the steamed carrot , salt and toss well.

Keep in low flame for sometime by tossing in between.

Now add the grated coconut , stir for sometime and switch off the flame.